Housing policy has tended to stand apart from economic objectives and disciplines, sometimes by design and sometimes by default. As a result, it has often hindered rather than helped to improve the prosperity of people and places. In this article by IVAN TUROK looks to backyard dwelling as a more vibrant and viable option in…
Category: Architecture & Heritage
Building work complaints in Observatory
Dear Evan I believe you are the new building inspector for our area. My email to you below refers. INCOMPLETE BUILDING WORK COMPLAINTS BY 3 NEIGHBOURS: I have three matters with regard to the development by Himmy Abader at 289 Lower Main Road, that have not been resolved by Himmy. DEMOLISHED WALL AT NO. 25/27…
October Architecture & Heritage Report by Andy Goedhals
Major highlights: Supported plans for the following properties: 38 Bowden Rd – Alterations and additions to an existing residence. Supported 10 October) (Marine) 15 Anson Road (Riverview Lodge) – minor additions and internal alterations (Marine) Did not support plans for the following properties: 37 Dane street – rejection of major alterations and additions – re-application…
Report from Architecture and Heritage July 2019
from Tracy Hyde Observatory Civic Association – Architecture and Heritage. DCAS Award Winner, 2018: Most Active Conservation Body Major highlights: Supported plans for the following properties: 6 Polo Rd – Alterations and additions. 9 Cranko Rd – re-application of extension to dwelling – now only a single story. Did not support plans for the following…